Panoramica
Language in Action believes all its students have the right to enjoy their experience and work towards their educational goals without their classes and recreational activities being disrupted by the misconduct of another student.
We make the parameters of unacceptable behaviour very clear to the whole student body during the induction process. Teachers and Activity Leaders address incidents of minor general misconduct (minor misdemeanours) in the classroom and recreational activities as they occur.Any health and safety issues – such as those related to fire and smoke alarms – are made very clear during induction, as are UK laws regarding smoking and drinking alcohol.
Misconduct warranting expulsion
Regrettably, we may still have incidents where a student’s behaviour may lead to them being excluded from our courses and activities due to Serious Misconduct. It is impossible to exactly define all of the cases where we may consider this action; however, we can define general scenarios whereby Language in Action is left with no choice but to send the student home, including:
Repeated and blatant refusal to follow instructions in class, on activities or in accommodation;
Where behaviour poses a clear health and safety risk to themselves and others;
Behaviour that repeatedly spoils the enjoyment of the course by other students;
Behaviour that can be described as abusive, aggressive, racist, violent or serious in any other manner;
Where a student breaks the law of this country.
Processo
It is very rare that a student would be excluded from the course and activities following one incident. The Centre Management staff will conduct a thorough investigation into any allegation of serious and/ or continued misconduct and notify the Head Office who will take proper action. The student will then meet with Centre Manager, Welfare Officer and agency group leader formally to discuss their findings. The student has the right to be accompanied during this meeting. In order for expulsion to take effect, Language in Action Head Office must be consulted and through them the agency and parents.
In cases of general misconduct, we would normally seek at this time to give the student fair warnings that the behaviour is unacceptable, and that he/she is in danger of being sent home if it continues, following the steps of our Student Disciplinary Procedure.
Language in Action would then ensure that parents/guardians/key contact and – where appropriate – the agent is informed that a student has been warned that they are in danger of being excluded from the course. In the event of serious and/ or continued misconduct, a student may be excluded from the course.
Language in Action will ensure that return travel arrangements are suitably organised and that the student is escorted to the appropriate place for return travel. Care will always be taken so that the student is returned safely and we will liaise with parents/guardians/key contacts/agents/transport providers as appropriate.
Il personale si adopererà per garantire che lo studente sia adeguatamente assistito dal momento in cui viene informato della decisione fino al momento in cui varca il cancello di partenza dell'aeroporto.
Segnalazione
All issues of problematic behaviour are recorded by the Centre Management staff. In the event of exclusion, all stages leading up to that decision should be properly recorded including minutes of meetings held with students involved. This report will be made available to the student upon request.